(Eagle News)–United States Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim expressed confidence Philippine transportation authorities could improve the security measures in place at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
Kim issued the statement after the US Department of Homeland Security said the measures did not meet International Civil Aviation Organization standards, and required all airlines to advise their passengers travelling from the US to Manila about the same.
The DHS also required for its advisory to be posted in US airports.
“Philippine authorities have worked diligently to improve security measures and we fully expect that they will soon meet ICAO security standards,” Kim said.
He said for their part, they were “collaborating closely with the Philippines’ Department of Transportation and related agencies..”
For instance, he noted the recently approved $5 million to improve airport security.
This covers critical training and technology improvements.
Kim also noted that the US Transportation Security Administration has provided the Philippine government with Aviation Security Advisors for the implementation of corrective measures at Naia.
“TSA conducted an analysis of Naia security operations and provided recommendations on technology use and maintenance, streamlining screening operations, and modernization of NAIA security infrastructure,” he added.